Triumph turns to Sunrise

CARNIVAL Cruise Lines has announced a multimillion dollar refurbishment is scheduled in 2019 for Carnival Triumph that will see the ship emerge from its dry dock renamed Carnival Sunrise ( pictured) and sporting a host of new features.

The $200 million makeover will take place in Cadiz, Spain, from 01 Mar, where it will spend two months being refitted before re-entering service with a series of five- to seven-day voyages departing from Norfolk, Virginia, USA from 29 Apr 2019.

The update will include the redesign of two Captain’s Suites offering floor-to-ceiling windows and extended balcony suites, while all other Staterooms will be refreshed with island-inspired interiors in bright colours inspired by the line’s Caribbean itineraries.

Other new features include eight new restaurants, four new bar and lounge areas, three new recreation and sporting areas, an expanded Cloud 9 Spa, larger retail spaces and a selection of new kids activity areas.

“Carnival’s investments are part of an overall plan that is raising the bar on ship amenities and features, itineraries and offshore excursions that our guests are loving,” said Gus Antorcha, chief operating officer for Carnival.

Carnival Sunrise’s first round of itineraries departing from Norfolk, New York and Ft Lauderdale are now open for reservations - for more information, CLICK HERE.